The White House is pushing back against a report suggesting that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard could be removed from her position, calling the claims inaccurate and dismissing them as false, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The report, published by The Guardian, cited anonymous sources alleging that President Donald Trump had been “considering” whether to fire Gabbard.

According to the report, the speculation stemmed from internal tensions tied to the resignation of former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who stepped down after criticizing the administration’s reasoning for confronting Iran.

White House spokesman Steven Cheung responded to the report with a statement disputing its claims.

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“@POTUS has total confidence in @DNIGabbard, and any insinuation otherwise is totally fake news. The President has assembled the most talented and impactful Cabinet ever, and they have collectively delivered historic victories on behalf of the American people,” Cheung said.

.@StevenCheung47: "@POTUS has total confidence in @DNIGabbard, and any insinuation otherwise is totally fake news. The President has assembled the most talented and impactful Cabinet ever, and they have collectively delivered historic victories on behalf of the American people." https://t.co/tOvbyQnCSU

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026

Additional reporting from the Daily Mail cited sources close to the president who indicated that Trump supports Gabbard remaining in her role.

According to those sources, Trump believes Gabbard should continue serving as Director of National Intelligence, a position he selected her to fill.

Officials within the administration also pointed to internal dynamics within Washington as a contributing factor to the reports.

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“The DC establishment, including the CIA, is always after her because of her efforts to reveal their lies to the American people,” one official said. “She’s doing exactly what POTUS tasked her to do.”

The Guardian report suggested that Trump’s alleged frustration with Gabbard was connected to the departure of Joe Kent, who resigned in protest following disagreements over the administration’s approach to Iran.

However, administration officials have rejected the idea that Kent’s resignation reflects broader dissatisfaction with Gabbard’s leadership.

Other reports referenced discussions about possible personnel shifts within the administration. One proposal, according to CBS, involved the possibility of moving former Attorney General Pam Bondi into the intelligence role.

Bondi was removed from her position earlier this week.

Despite that speculation, reports indicated that Trump expressed a preference for Gabbard to remain in her current role.

The White House also disputed the broader premise that the president had grown dissatisfied with Gabbard’s performance, maintaining that she continues to have his support.

Officials suggested that reports questioning Gabbard’s position may be tied to ongoing disagreements within the intelligence community, describing them as part of broader internal conflicts in Washington.

The situation follows a series of high-profile developments within the administration, including cabinet-level changes and ongoing policy debates related to national security and foreign policy.

As of now, no formal action has been announced regarding Gabbard’s position, and the White House has indicated that she remains in her role with the president’s backing.

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